Many thanks to retired neonatologist Susan Landers, MD, for joining me on Episode #173 of “The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner.” I first spoke to Susan on July 9, 2023, on Episode #89 about her book “So Many Babies.” In her first book she reflected on her career, particularly the daily challenge of work/life balance. Today, we discussed her new book, “Good Enough is Your Superpower: Overcoming Perfectionism for Women by Silencing Your Inner Critic and Setting Boundarie

Many thanks to Eric Baron, DO, headache specialist at the Cleveland Clinic and creator and blogger at virtualheadachespecialist.com. Dr Baron is a neurologist and headache specialist at the Cleveland Clinic. He is also the creator and blogger at virtualheadachespecialist.com. We discuss a less common headache type today, but a very important one: thunderclap headache. During this 10-minute interview, we discuss the definition of Thunderclap Headache, diagnostic work up, diffe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iWTh_aEz3g&t=96s During this brief 10-minute video, I discuss the typical visit to the doctor's office, which begins with a request for payment following by instructions to fill out pages of forms. First impressions are important, and I think doctors can do better! While payment is important, it doesn't have to be the first interaction. A warm greeting, an expression of concern regarding the patient's health, and a thank you for choosing that

Many thanks to Jess Wright, psychiatrist and author of “Dance in a Madhouse.” Jess is a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Louisville, where he sees patients, teaches, and does research. Jess joins several other psychiatrists featured on “The Art of Medicine:” Jesse Gold (Episode #130), Richard Berlin (Episode #99), Awais Aftab (Episode #85), Steve Moffic (Episode #78), and Ronald Pies (Episode #63). Now working part-time, Jess has more time for fiction writing. As

Please tune in for this 10-minute episode. It's a true story, it happened to me, and it truly boggles the mind how a health-care provider could go so far astray in her mission because of her desire to follow corporate policy. If it wasn't true, I wouldn't have believed it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsr6gzKE93w&t=21s #pharmacist #medicalethics #morality #vaccines

Many thanks to Ross Powell, Founder of Survival 401k. After leaving the Navy, Ross worked for many years in the financial and insurance industries. About 12 years ago, he founded Survival401k, where he helps self-employed individuals create and manage a 401k. Traditionally considered a retirement vehicle for stocks and bonds, a 401k can also be used for investing in real estate, other nonconventional investments, and asset protection. One can even take a loan from one's own

Thanks for tuning in to Episode #1 of the “In-Between” Episodes. The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner has been published every 2 weeks for the last 7 years and will continue that schedule. The Art of Medicine is available on YouTube and all your favorite podcast streamers such as Apple, Google, Spotify, iHeart, Goodpods, and others. Now, for the first time, on the “off weeks”, please welcome the “In-Between” episodes of The Art of Medicine. These programs will be shorte

Many thanks to nurse and grief counselor Kelly Edmondson for joining me on Episode #170 of The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner. Kelly founded “Timely Presence” after the tragic loss of her oldest son, Darius, to SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy). Darius had epilepsy that he treated with medication, but Kelly never suspected that he could die suddenly. His death was a shock unlike any other. “Timely Presence” is designed to help people after the immediate soci

Many thanks to Kevin Toman, DVM, for joining me on The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner. Kevin graduated from veterinary school back in 1986 and has more than 40 years of clinical experience. More recently, he has become a pioneer in pet longevity medicine and pet cancer navigation. He now runs his telemedicine longevity practice out of his home in California. During our 30-minute discussion, Kevin emphasized the importance of diet and lifestyle for pets. His recommenda

Many thanks to Matt Harmody, MD, a recently retired ER doc and kidney donor, for appearing on Episode #168 of The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner. During our 30-minute discussion Matt outlined the considerations that he thought were most important for physicians facing retirement. You can watch our 30-minute discussion here on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast player. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BP7wE0byWUI&t=64s #retirement #kidneydonation #purpose

Many thanks to Lane Kawaoka for sharing his wealth of real estate investing expertise on Episode #167 of The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner! Lane detailed his journey from engineering to real estate investing, eventually transitioning from single-family rental properties to multi-million dollar syndications and commercial deals. He now leads a $2.1 billion real estate company. In his book, The Wealth Elevator, Lane categorizes investors by net worth, ranging from the

Many thanks to Rebecca Gilbert, MD, PhD, for joining me on Episode #166 of The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner. Dr. Gilbert is a movement disorders specialist at Bellevue Hospital in New York City and Chief Mission Officer of the American Parkinson’s Disease Association. She trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering and Columbia University, where she studied under renowned movement disorders specialist Dr. Stanley Fahn. During our 35-minute conversation, Dr. Gilbert descri

Many thanks to Bilal Ahmed, MD, a structural cardiologist with a side gig of a microbiome company, "Lylah Health," for joining me on Episode #165 of The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner. Bilal is a smart, personable young man and we had a great informative discussion about cardiology and the microbiome. Click on the link to learn more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM71LC8gHLY&t=67s #structuralcardiology @LylahHealth #microbiome #hearthealth

Many thanks to Jodie Burton MD, MSc, for joining me for this 12-minute Medscape video interview. Dr. Burton is a neuroimmunologist and clinical associate professor at the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. We discussed a recent publication in JAMA Neurology that discusses whether the various phenotypes of MS should be considered a single disease. #multiplesclerosis #MS #neuroimmunology

"The Locum Life" continues to support physicians exploring locum tenens! I just learned that the audiobook version of "The Locum Life: A Physician's Guide to Locum Tenens," which I (laboriously and enjoyably) narrated, has sold 400 copies! Yay! If you are interested in listening, or just reading (softcover, hardcover and Kindle), please check it out. Feedback much appreciated! Available as an audiobook on Audible.com! #locumtenens #locums #1099 #entrepreneur

Many thanks to Kyle Struebing for joining me today for the 164th episode of The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner. Kyle is a co-founder of Altered States Wellness along with Jo-Jo, his life partner. Altered States Wellness is a franchise focusing on wellness services, which include float therapy, cold plunge therapy, red light therapy, PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic field) therapy, and other alternative treatments. Kyle shared his interest in wellness that sprouted from a

Many thanks to Deven Greene for joining me on The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner. Deven started writing while still working as a pathologist, but it was a struggle. When she retired, her writing really took off. She has 6 published novels and working on the 7th! Please join us for a fascinating conversation about writing, publishing, and work-life balance. #medicalfiction #author #writing #penname #work/life balance

Many thanks to Ronald W. Pies for joining me in this examination of the ethics of referring patients to one's own hospital pharmacy. Is it legal? Is it ethical? These are the questions we try and answer. Dr. Pies and I had a great discussion when he was a guest on "The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner," Episode #63, where we discussed psychiatry and writing. He's thoughtful and smart! One of Dr. Pies' passions is writing. He is the author of several books, including the

Many thanks to Heather Gatcombe, MD, a physician and mother of a child affected by a rare mitochondrial disease. Her son experienced normal development until age eight, when he suffered a sudden stroke at school. After five years, he was diagnosed with a nuclear DNA mutation. Now 16, he has endured multiple strokes, hearing loss, and heart failure, but has successfully undergone a heart transplant and is currently preparing for college. In addition to her clinical work, Heath

Many thanks to Jeremy Silver, host of the Politically Centered Podcast, to invite me to discuss optimal epilepsy care in Alberta, Canada. As I did my neurology residency and epilepsy fellowship in Montreal, Canada, at the Montreal Neurologic Institute, I have more familiarity with the Canadian Healthcare System than many of my neurologic colleagues here in the USA. We had an informative and thoughtful discussion that was hopefully helpful! Please tune in if you are interested